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Laguna Beach bans Airbnb and other short-term rentals from residential areas but will grandfather in existing units
In a 3-2 vote Tuesday night, the Laguna Beach City Council voted to prohibit short-term rentals such as AirBnB in residential neighborhoods.
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Is Airbnb taking over the Thai hotel industry? | The Thaiger
Airbnb is posing a less significant threat to hotels in Thailand than expected, but its influence in the longer term should not be underestimated, according to real estate company JLL Offering new alternatives to travellers, Airbnb is certainly taking some of the wind out of the sails of the traditional hotel accommodation model. However, findings …
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Airbnb Appealing Ruling On Boston's Short-Term Rental Rules
A federal judge last month temporarily blocked Boston from imposing two provisions challenged by Airbnb, but allowed the city to impose a fine of $300 per day if a company like Airbnb or its rivals like HomeAway or VRBO collect fees on rental units considered ineligible under rules that took effect in January.
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Looking for an Airbnb for the U.S. Open weekend? It'll be $1,000 minimum
With an anticipated crowd of 250,000 people, the quiet streets of Pacific Grove, Carmel and Monterey will be packed with golf fans starting next week.
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Airbnb unveils ‘That’s Why We Airbnb’ campaign
Community-driven hospitality company, Airbnb has announced the launch of its latest marketing campaign ‘That’s Why We Airbnb’. Narrating the stories of real travellers, the campaign celebrates the uniqueness of life, the concept of non-conformity, and the mavericks who march to the beat of their own drum. “Much like life itself, no one experience can ever …
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De Blasio gets hotel union endorsement after Airbnb crackdown
Mayor Bill de Blasio gained his first major endorsement in his quixotic presidential quest from the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council — following his administration’s crackdown on union rival…
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Depop - Wikipedia
Depop is a peer-to-peer social shopping app based in London, with additional offices in Milan and New York City.
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What to know about Gen Alpha, the new generation influencing travel decisions | PhocusWire
Generation Alpha - defined as those born after 2010 - plays an active role in family travel inspiration and planning, new research from Expedia Group Media Solutions shows.
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